almost better than the real thing

Why choose just one?

Disturbingly rare are the chances the Mrs and I have to go out and hear live music. However, when the opportunity to see an awesome cover band called Yacht Rock play the entire Thriller and Purple Rain albums at a small venue on a Saturday night presented itself, I had to buy tickets to nostalgia.

The show opened by going crazy:

Shortly afterward, we learned what sound is produced when doves weep:

And after an intermission, we were treated to the most glorious stage entrance I’ve ever seen by stormtroopers. Like, ever:

Before concluding with a surprise (i.e., not from Thriller or Purple Rain) encore reminding us how to make changes:

If you listen really carefully, you can hear some faint woo-ing and singing from your cinematographer. More tracks are on my YouTube page here.

All in all, a GREAT way to spend the last Saturday night we’re in the same city for the next several weeks! An activity I highly recommend.

8 responses to “almost better than the real thing”

Uh, not to down on your fun, but that isn’t even CLOSE to a real Prince concert. Prince is seriously AMAZING live, and I’m not one of those crazy Prince fans or anything. Plus, Prince is an amazing musician.
However – those storm troopers are kickass! 🙂